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What Happens to Celebrity Red Carpet Outfits After the Flashbulbs Fade?

January 7, 2025

After a red carpet event, like the Golden Globes, celebrities' outfits gain a life of their own. Zendaya's saffron Louis Vuitton gown and Angelina Jolie's crystal chain McQueen dress are just a few examples. But what happens to these outfits after the cameras stop flashing? Many are stored away in s

politics

Bill Nye: Science Hero or Political Figure?

January 7, 2025

You might know Bill Nye as the "Science Guy, " but now he's in the spotlight for receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The thing is, Bill Nye isn't a scientist by profession. Sure, he has a degree in mechanical engineering, but that doesn't make him an expert in every topic he discusses.

crime

Self-Help Guru Dies After Sweat Lodge Tragedy

January 7, 2025

James Arthur Ray, a well-known self-help author, passed away recently. He was 67. Ray was famous for his spiritual and financial advice, which gained popularity after he appeared in the 2006 documentary "The Secret. " However, his career took a dark turn in 2009 when a sweat lodge ceremony he led in

health

Smart Liposomes Boost Quercetin’s Cancer-Fighting Powers

January 7, 2025

Scientists have found a clever way to make quercetin, a naturally occurring compound, more effective against triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). They created special liposomes, tiny fat particles, that can target and release quercetin more precisely. These liposomes are coated with a material call

health

Life After Weight Loss Surgery: What Really Matters

January 7, 2025

Imagine you've just had bariatric surgery to help combat obesity and related health issues. You might be thinking, "Great! All my problems are solved. " But hold on a minute. This surgery isn't a magic solution that works the same way for everyone, especially if you have type 2 diabetes. What happen

sports

West Ham's Manager Future: Lopetegui Hangs On, Potter Waiting

January 7, 2025

West Ham United's boss, Julen Lopetegui, is still in charge despite two big losses in the Premier League. He's been at the club's training ground as usual, even though talks are happening with Graham Potter about taking over. Lopetegui's job is on the line because West Ham hasn't won two games in a

technology

The Feminist Side of Musical AI: Holly+ and Care Ethics

January 7, 2025

Let's think about the tricky ethics of using AI in music. We're talking about how AI tools might carry some unfair baggage from the past. Take Holly+, for instance, a special AI that makes music like its creator, Holly Herndon. Shouldn't we question how it works and what it implies? We can learn fro

health

Delay issues in metastatic breast cancer: what you need to know

January 7, 2025

Ever noticed how people with early breast cancer often get quicker treatments? That's what scientists already know. But what about those with metastatic breast cancer (MBC), where it spreads to other parts of the body? Not much is known about why they face delays in getting care. This study is chang

crime

Meta's Smart Glasses: A Tool in a Tragic Event

January 7, 2025

On New Year's Day, a devastating event shook New Orleans when a man drove a truck into a crowd in the French Quarter, leaving 14 people dead and 30 injured. The FBI revealed that the perpetrator, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, had used Meta's smart glasses to scout the area before the attack. These glasses, a

celebrities

The World's Oldest Person: A Japanese Woman's Remarkable Journey

January 7, 2025

A remarkable journey ended recently with the passing of Tomiko Itooka, a Japanese woman who held the title of the world's oldest person. She was 116 years old when she died peacefully at a care home in Ashiya, central Japan. Born in 1908, Tomiko was known for her love of bananas and a yogurt drink c